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The midfielder returned to Japanese football on loan after failing to make an impact in Scottish football.

"I was able to take a positive step (in my career) by just thinking about standing on the pitch and playing. Ideguchi is contract at Celtic Park until 2026 and remains optimistic that he can earn a second chance at the club when he returns from his loan in Japan. I was out for a little longer due to my first injury, but I was exposed to Ange Postecoglou’s view of football, and I was really attracted to fast-paced soccer. But you're looking for a place to play yourself and I started thinking about going back to Japan and starting over” The midfielder is currently sidelined for up to three months after picking up an ankle injury on his first start for Kashiwa Reysol. Asked why he returned to Japan, Ideguchi said: "To tell you the truth, I was scared.

Sead Haksabanovic thinks his extra training is paying off and hopes his two goals in three games off the bench is giving Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou a ...

"He's the boss and decides who is going to play. The quality we have out there shows that, no matter what they do, we can get the win. "I keep working hard - extra training after the training.

“If Celtic can bring on five substitutes, then (the)Rangers must be allowed five too; With nobody coming off.” – Scottish media hacks' plans for rules ...

MIBBERY – 5/10 – Steven ‘With a V, BTW’ McLean on whistle-biting duties and Graham and Gavin in the VAR studio – a pair popular in Bennets for their fruit salad and bondage-swing trapeze act. OVERALL – 6.5/10 – Green v Green – basically – and officiated by somebody dressed as a pint of Guinness; pretty appropriate, or it should have been. Anyway, man of the match here may well have gone to the squad’s Japanese interpreter – Noydeea Fuxxhesayin – who was tasked by Ange to sit and talk the Japanese boys through the two Trainspotting movies for pre-match research. GREGGS THE BAKER – 6.5/10 – Drive on, and on, and on… He stood in the drizzle looking bemused at his charges’ efforts to tap back into the Angeball magic and threw everything he could at it to conjure a precious victory, going two up front in late desperation, and it paid off. ABADASS – 5.5/10 – Was it going to be this wee rapier threat? ANITA DOBSON – 7/10 – Ange knows the importance of clocking off for the ‘hurry-up-and-qualify-or-forget-it-so-we-can-get-back-to-the-proper-thing’ break so no question the Bhoys would be prepped to dance a merry jig on St.Paddy’s Day weekend. WAYNE GRETZKY – 5.5/10 – Called up to play in the Stanley Cup? In games like these you look for the matchwinner to save the day and this Bhoy became a man with a big contribution to the title surge. Korean wide-boy to fulfil his hubris and blow away the rainclouds with a school-playground diving-headed ‘winner’ and marvellous Jackie bodysuit displayed in celebration. HAKUNA HATATE – N/A – Oh Reo. But even though his hair looked critically injured he never stopped in his frantic attempts to create and forge a win.

The Japanese midfielder returned to his homeland in January after an injury-plagued 12 months in Scottish football.

"In that case, it is undeniable that players who are not involved in the game have no place to cultivate a sense of the game, and feel that they are practicing for the sake of practice. "However, there is no doubt that I am at the bottom of my football life now. “I was out for a little longer due to my first injury, but I was exposed to the manager’s view of football, and I felt like I was in Yokohama F. That's why I think I was ready for the next challenge. He added: "I have no regrets about taking on the challenge of going overseas. I was inspired by seeing Japanese players in action against strong teams, and seeing players younger than me in action made me think, 'What am I doing? I was really attracted to fast-paced soccer, and I got a lot of inspiration from the boss' guidance, so I faced soccer with a very positive attitude. I started thinking about going back to Japan and starting over.” [Sportiva](https://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/clm/football/jleague_other/2023/03/19/post_45/index_3.php), he said: "To tell you the truth, I was scared. "I also had an agent move. [Ideguchi's](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/yosuke-ideguchi) hopes of forcing his way into the Hoops manager's plans were dashed at the start of the season after he picked up another knock in training, just weeks before the Premiership campaign kicked off. [Reo Hatate](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/reo-hatate) and Daizen Maeda following his move to Parkhead in January 2022 but unlike his fellow compatriots, the 26-year-old struggled to make his mark.

Ange Postecoglou wouldn't get drawn into discussing specific refereeing decisions during Celtic's win over Hibernian.

There’s a courtesy notice on the big screens but that just informs us that a check is taking place. But I thought second half we handled it a lot better, we stayed calm, kept our composure, made an impact when we needed to and guys coming on helped us get the result.” There was a lot going on on and off the field. “Especially first half we just couldn’t get any sort of rhythm or fluency and impose ourselves on the game like we wanted to. Lee Johnson received a yellow card in the dugout, complained to officials for the entire 90 minutes then We had 15 minutes of extra-time purely on the back of officials’ disruption.

When compiling an article such as this, which looks at the incorrect doomsday predictions made against Celtic by Hugh Keevins, I could go all the way back ...

Thornhill told the Browns website after his signing that the Browns have "all of the pieces" in place to win a Super Bowl "All of the pieces are here," Thornhill told the team's website. During his 32 seasons as a collegiate head coach, Pitino has a 770-271 overall record and a 54-19 record in the NCAA Tournament. With Curry and Thompson on the roster, Poole is never going to be able to become the main guard on the team. The 2018 NBA All-Star is also shooting 48.8% from the field and 37.5% from the three-point range, which makes him one of the best shooters (for a big man) in the entire league. Missouri's only lead came with 17:57 to play in the first half and was only a 3-2 edge. The franchise has won the NBA Championship in four out of the previous eight seasons, and there is still a good chance they will contend this year. However, he does not think he is going to put in the effort to gel with his new team. Cooks would give the Chiefs a deep threat for their offense to replace the speed and deep threat that Hill provided to the team. This isn’t to say that he didn’t deserve to be; his play for the past 15 years has been among the best in the history of the game. The pitch clock rules state that a pitcher needs to have started the motion to deliver a pitch prior to the clock reaching zero. They had all manner of chances, they can’t score at one end and they can’t defend at the other end and that’s a lethal cocktail…” To be well informed about games concerning Celtic, one would know that the Hoops have scored 25 of their 93 league goals this season after the 75th minute and 22 in the last nine minutes in all competitions.

The 26-year-old outcast arrived with fanfare alongside fellow Japanese stars Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate but didn't make an impact compared to the other two ...

"In that case, it is undeniable that players who are not involved in the game have no place to cultivate a sense of the game, and feel that they are practicing for the sake of practice. “I was out for a little longer due to my first injury, but I was exposed to the manager’s view of football, and I felt like I was in Yokohama F. I was really attracted to fast-paced soccer, and I got a lot of inspiration from the boss' guidance, so I faced soccer with a very positive attitude. [Sportiva](https://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/clm/football/jleague_other/2023/03/19/post_45/index_3.php): "To tell you the truth, I was scared. "I also had an agent move. Ideguchi also insists he could tell that his playing time wasn't going to improve and ordered his agent to find him a new club. "For that reason, from a relatively early stage after the start of the new season, I told the club that I would like to leave the team if it was out of the manager's plan, and that I wanted to join a team that had even the slightest chance of getting involved in the game. [Postecoglou's](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/ange-postecoglou) system in Glasgow. Of course, there is no guarantee that I will be able to play in other matches, but I was determined to play with a team that would allow me to stand on the starting line.” "In that sense, I also felt like I was being tested, including my mentality to crawl out of a situation where I couldn't get involved in a match, so I just accepted the current situation and tried to do what I could." "To be honest, when I saw how Celtic played in the Scottish League, I thought it might be difficult for a player with a style of play like mine to survive, but on the contrary, I think there are areas where I can grow by trying to live there. But for [Ideguchi](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/yosuke-ideguchi) an injury-hampered season restricted the midfielder to just six appearances as he [sealed a loan move back to his homeland ](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/yosuke-ideguchi-celtic-transfer-exit-26174605)in February with Avispa Fukuoka.

BBC Sportscene pundits were unanimous in their assessment that Celtic should NOT have received a penalty against Hibernian.

Initially Hanlon isn’t looking at the ball and could impede him but I don’t know if the ball is in play at that moment but Neil is right, he then hooks his arm and uses that to spin off and then throws himself to the ground. [Jota](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/jota) convert before Oh and Sead Haksabanovic got in on the act to down Lee Johnson's side. [Celtic](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc) should NOT have received a penalty against Hibernian. He’s initially looking at it then he turns away then gives it.” Steven McLean isn’t even looking at it when he blows. [Josip Juranovic continues post-Celtic success with first league goal but Union suffer heartbreak](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/josip-juranovic-continues-post-celtic-26456320) [- Ange Postecoglou issues Celtic treble response as he makes 'formula' claim with Carl Starfelt update](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/ange-postecoglou-issues-celtic-treble-26449286) [- Cameron Carter-Vickers 'best in league' claims Ange Postecoglou as boss 'happy to argue' Celtic fact](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/cameron-carter-vickers-best-league-26449112) In the second half it was roles reversed as Steven McLean pointed to the spot following a wrestle between Paul Hanlon and [Cameron Carter-Vickers.](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/cameron-carter-vickers) [The unseen Yuki Kobayashi Celtic factor revealed as Ange Postecoglou expects 'strong contributor'](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/unseen-yuki-kobayashi-celtic-factor-26456971) [- Leigh Griffiths' Mandurah City transfer lands 'simple as that' tag as ex-Celtic star raises profile](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/leigh-griffiths-mandurah-city-transfer-26458878) But former [Rangers](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/rangers-fc) hero Neil McCann insists the awarding of the penalty was 'soft' and that the official could not have given it with full confidence given that he wasn't looking at the incident. Former defender Foster added: “I agree with Neil. [Ange Postecoglou's ](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/ange-postecoglou)side responded to an [early scare at Celtic Park with three goals](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/celtic-player-ratings-vs-hibs-26504324) to maintain their precious nine-point advantage over rivals [Rangers ](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/all-about/rangers-fc)after Carl Starfelt had conceded a penalty in the first half for a shirt pull that was awarded after a VAR review. [Giorgos Giakoumakis post Celtic lift off at Atlanta Utd as first goal speech lands dressing room cheer](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/giorgos-giakoumakis-post-celtic-lift-26506458)

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has now said that Greg Taylor was playing through an injury against Hibernian yesterday.

The international break is arriving at the perfect time for him to get a break and refresh, something he noted himself If he isn’t being subjected to mid-week to weekend action at Celtic, he clearly needs a bit of recovery. The same goes for Tomoki Iwata, who was rested after straining his back in training at Lennoxtown. Before the match, Again, it’ll do him good to have a couple of weeks to recover.” Hibernian were already down to ten men, but a penalty given away by

There was more than a fair share of goals, red cards, penalties and drama across the latest round of cinch Premiership fixtures. Both Rangers and Celtic ...

David Martindale’s side went into their crucial home game against Ross County on Saturday on the back of their worst run of form of the season, four defeats and a draw in all competitions. Robbie Neilson’s side have now lost three in a row in all competitions and with the Dons on the march they have to rediscover form as soon as the international break is over. The Dons were three in front thanks to a double from Luis ‘Duk’ Lopes and a Mattie Pollock header and interim boss Barry Robson’s side continued on their fourth win from their last five matches as they moved to within four points of their third-placed opponents.

It was back then that Hugh set a trend by mocking Celtic's decision to sign Lubomir Moravcik and hand him a debut against Rangers. Celtic won the game 5-1. Lubo ...

They had all manner of chances, they can’t score at one end and they can’t defend at the other end and that’s a lethal cocktail…” Keevins condemned Celtic to a draw against Dundee United back in November. Back in December, Keevins performed his pundit duties to perfection again as Celtic beat Aberdeen 1-0 with a late goal at Pittodrie. Celtic really do look as if they could go on all day and not score.” Oh scored and Hugh Keevins was mocked by his colleagues as he was proven wrong once again. With the above in mind, it is strange why an ‘expert in a particular field or subject’ overlooked the above yesterday, as Hugh Keevins boldly stated: “This could be a strange moment in the title race (what race?), Celtic dropping two points at home to ten men. To be well informed about games concerning Celtic, one would know that the Hoops have scored 25 of their 93 league goals this season after the 75th minute and 22 in the last nine minutes in all competitions.

The number of supporters allowed inside Ibrox and Celtic Park on derby day will be cut to zero.

All fans need to feel safe, and be safe, when going to the football." [Scottish Premiership](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/scottish-premiership) heavyweights have raised concerns about the safety of supporters in the limited numbers situation which has seen around 800 fans allowed into either stadium up to this point in the campaign - but that will be reduced to zero for the remaining fixtures at both Celtic Park and Ibrox this season. Dalglish reckons the decision by the clubs is a real blow for Scottish football - admitting something will now be taken away from the fixture going forward.

With allocations in previous years reaching 7,000, derby day in Glasgow was a spectacle that fans of both clubs could enjoy in the flesh with the travelling ...

"But if it's down to putting the safety of supporters first, then you need to respect that. It will be a fantastic fixture - but a little bit of something has been taken away. [Celtic](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc) and Rangers to shake hands and make up over away allocations in Old Firm derbies.

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou believes Oh Hyeon-gyu experienced a major moment in his Parkhead career by heading home late on to get the cinch Premiership ...

That is credit to the whole group, that's the mentality they have." Johnson said: "I'm a bit of a lobbyist to give refs more money because I think the league should be employing professional referees. If you just train to start a game of football you will miss opportunities. "But he is going to be a fantastic player for us, mate. Oh was not the only substitute to make his mark in the 3-1 win. That's what he proved."

Celtic might have left it too late for comfort, but ultimately they came out with a 3-1 win over Hibernian and their nine point lead over the Rangers intact ...

Cameron Carter-Vickers is another player who is believed to have been playing through a fitness issue while Reo Hatate picked up an issue against Hibernian and was forced off the pitch in the 13th minute. There has been rumoured to be the reason why Greg Taylor was not picked for the recent Scottish national team’s squad. Rumours had been doing the rounds that a few of their players had been playing through injuries or fitness issues lately.

Ideguchi was brought in from Gamba Osaka, in the same January transfer window as Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate. And while his two Japanese teammates went on to ...

He is expected to be out for three months or so. It is safe to say that signing Ideguchi was always seen as a risky move. That turned out to be the case with Yosuke Ideguchi.

Earlier this week The Herald revealed that there will be no away allocations at Ibrox or Celtic Park for the rest of the season. After discussions between the ...

"But if it's down to putting the safety of supporters first, then you need to respect that. "I really hope the two clubs can get together, get over this one-upmanship and sort it out. "When there is no away support, you lose the energy and electricity that makes it what it is. He added: "Having away fans creates the atmosphere in the stadium, especially when you score a goal for them. It will be a fantastic fixture - but a little bit of something has been taken away. The fans play a huge part in that and that's why I don't like this decision at all. By not allowing them into the other team's stadium definitely diminishes that. This is a unique city, Glasgow, where football is a way of life. It's not because Rangers and Celtic are the two biggest clubs or best teams. "That generates everything that goes into the Old Firm derby. "Look at the bigger picture of what the Old Firm is and a rivalry that's been there for over a hundred years. But we're in real danger now of diminishing this game by having no away supporters at Ibrox or Parkhead.

The Glasgow Derby should return to traditional ticket allocations but supporter safety must be paramount, according to Celtic legend Kenny Dalglish.

Not only will you receive this article from Sean Martin, Tony Haggerty or Aidan Macdonald (or, sometimes, all three) but you will also get easy access to our best content from the last 24 hours too. "But if it's down to putting the safety of supporters first, then you need to respect that. You can already find us on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and Instagram but we will also send bespoke opinion pieces and special features every day directly to your email inbox every evening. I'm sure the club’s handling that. It will be a fantastic fixture - but a little bit of something has been taken away. Our Celtic Digest newsletter brings exclusive content directly to you rather than solely through the website.

Celtic striker Albian Ajeti, on loan at Sturm Graz, overcame a hamstring injury to score just minutes into his return to action on Sunday.

He didn’t live up to most people’s expectations and only made six starts for Postecoglou last term. However, his contract technically runs in Glasgow until 2024 and he’ll be heading back to the Bhoys if that transfer option is not taken up. It’s just his fourth goal of the season from 18 appearances but a positive sign he can get back on track.

The Glasgow rivals made it through to the last four on Sunday with Celtic coming from behind to claim a 5-1 win over Hearts at the Oriam while Rangers ...

It's a huge occasion for us and a huge achievement in terms of where we've came from and what we're looking to achieve at the club." "Not a player of players will get the opportunity to play at Hampden. [Glasgow](/topic/glasgow) rivals made it through to the last four on Sunday with [Celtic](/topic/celtic) coming from behind to claim a 5-1 win over Hearts at the Oriam while [Rangers](/topic/rangers) cruised past Hibs with a 6-0 win at Broadwood Stadium.

Ange Postecoglou has shared that he told his Celtic players that they 'need to focus on the football' after beating Hibernian yesterday.

Ultimately in games like yesterday’s it’s about finding answers to unforeseen issues and conditions. But they got back to their football, were energised by substitutions and showed their class in the second half to eventually break down a resilient Hibs side. The Hibs boss felt that both penalties were incorrectly rewarded, while he was furious about Youan’s dismissal in the first half. Celtic struggled to find any kind of rhythm during the opening period after 45 minutes of action in Glasgow. Even the bench space was fairly entertaining at times. Elie Youan was dismissed just 24 minutes into the game, but Campbell made no mistake from the spot as he handed Hibs a surprise 1-0 lead.

It might be assumed that Sead Haksabanovic is guilty of masterful understatement when Celtic's Montenegrin winger suggests his national team's Euro 2024 ...

I haven’t been in one with the national team but I think it’ll be good and the atmosphere will be good [though] I think the atmosphere here in I’m enjoying the time here, I love the way we play so I’d say here for a striker like me, it is very good to be here. The third meeting between the pair in Montenegro will follow his nation’s pursuit of a place in the finals next year kicking-off in Bulgaria on Friday.

THE matches that Sead Haksabanovic will be involved in during the international break promise to be intense and demanding for a number of different…

He likes talking to everyone, he has good English, he’s trying to come into the team and I think he’s very happy here.” I love the way we play so I’d say for a striker like me it is very good to be here.” Carl Starfelt had pulled the shirt of Paul Hanlon as his fellow centre half had attempted to win the ball in his area. I think it will be good and the atmosphere will be good. “We have such a big squad,” said the Montenegrin. We play in a way our strikers can get more chances to go one against one and do the stuff we like. “Our mentality is very good on the pitch. But I don’t think you can beat the atmosphere at Celtic Park.” But for now I’m just focusing on the national team and trying to come back with some more confidence. It will be the first time I have played against them. You get better with the more game time you get. It’s always nice to go away and see different faces and get a different energy.

Celtic teammates have been responding to Sead Haksabanovic's Instagram post after their 3-1 win over Hibernian yesterday.

[made it clear he is a fan of the attacker](https://www.67hailhail.com/match/ange-postecoglou-lauds-brilliant-sead-haksabanovic-after-celtic-win-vs-hearts/) recently, singling him out for praise after their win over Hearts. [Haksabanovic](https://www.67hailhail.com/tag/sead-haksabanovic/) saw [Hyeongyu Oh](https://www.67hailhail.com/tag/hyeongyu-oh/) score a brilliant header to put Celtic ahead in the final ten minutes. The Japanese international won’t be leaving Ange’s starting line-up on a regular basis any time soon. He’s got Kyogo Furuhashi ahead of him in the pecking order as Celtic’s first-choice striker. Haksabanovic has plenty of competition in the wide areas at Celtic, which is likely why he’s struggled to break into the starting line-up on a consistent basis. Plenty of others were getting involved in the comments too – Sead is clearly a popular member of the squad and they are all delighted to see him hit the headlines again.

The Ibrox side face a make or break month with two derby clashes that will determine his side's fate.

We have missed a lot of chances. “We have created a lot of chances this year. Asked if Celtic will see a different [Rangers](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/rangers-fc) next month, the Gers skipper said: “We have to (improve) because we knew the performance in the final wasn’t good enough from our point of view. I feel that when we go down that’s it’s still always possible to get the result we want. That Hampden defeat to Celtic is the only game so far where the Londoner’s side have been unable to overturn a deficit but Tavernier was reassured that his team’s fighting spirit shone through against the Steelemen. Only a win on April 8 as Michael Beale’s side head to

Celtic picked up a dramatic 3-1 win over Hibernian on Saturday to move onto a remarkable 82 points in the Scottish Premiership after just 29 games.

Rodgers’ first season in charge – the unbelievable Invincibles run – still sets the high watermark in terms of a points total in the league at 106. [Brendan Rodgers’](https://www.67hailhail.com/tag/brendan-rodgers/) second season in charge – that was the Celtic points total after the full 38 matches. Celtic will need to maintain this consistency to keep Rangers at bay – whose only defeat under Michael Beale has come against the Bhoys. Nonetheless, all the numbers being added to at the moment are very impressive. It highlights an impressive run of consistency stretching back to a defeat against St Mirren in September 2022. [Ange Postecoglou’s](https://www.67hailhail.com/tag/ange-postecoglou/) iteration of the Bhoys have hit that mark with nine games to spare.

Celtic will see an improved Rangers side when the teams meet next month at Hampden in the Scottish Cup semi-final, according to James Tavernier.

It is a curious fixture of this Rangers side that they repeatedly give teams a goal of a start - this was the eighth time from 19 of Michael Beale’s games that they have to come from behind to take points - but if it points to slow starters, Tavernier was keen to adopt a glass-half-full look at the stat. Not just this season, but in seasons going forward we’ll need that resilience and character in the team when we play for a massive club like this if we’re to move forward. You can go a goal down but there is loads of belief in the team that if we continue to play the right way we will create our chances.” Asked if Celtic will see a different Rangers, Tavernier said: “We have to because we knew the performance in the final wasn’t good enough from our point of view. By the time that game rolls around at the end of April, Tavernier could be a Rangers centurion. The semi-final is a last roll of the dice for Rangers this season with the league title out of sight.

The return of Jake Doyle-Hayes was not a particular surprise given Hibs have been light in midfield in recent weeks, although the use of Marijan Čabraja as ...

At the end of the day it is football. It worked on Saturday, you saw that on the pitch. The manner of the defeat was frustrating but Miller is pragmatic: “Everyone gets emotional in the game, especially in a big game like that, first versus fourth. The gaffer gave me an opportunity to play and I just went out and gave it all I had. It was a good performance at the end of the day. I thought we played quite well and it was unfortunate we didn’t get the result.

Today's photo of the day revisits some of the Jungle Bhoys ' displays in the 2000s. The designs have a beautiful simplicity about them, providing great ...

For now, enjoy those great bits of art from the Jungle Bhoys. The Celtic End initiative could see a repeat of these scenes on a regular basis. The Celtic End initiative (for all its pros or cons) could see full stand displays like this taking place again

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has praised teenager Ben Summers after his inclusion in the squad against Hibernian on Saturday.

As relayed by [67 Hail Hail](https://www.67hailhail.com/celtic-youth/he-looks-the-part-celtic-boss-ange-postecoglou-explains-his-ben-summers-decision/), the Hoops boss admitted that the midfielder has been training with the first team for a while and ‘looks the part’, describing him as ‘really strong’ in the B team. “We’ve obviously got a couple of injuries in the midfield area with Aaron and Tomoki out. At a big club, it’s hard, but the reality is you do get an opportunity like he does today, it doesn’t take much – a couple of injuries. [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ben-summers/profil/spieler/789389), although he has contributed to [eight](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ben-summers/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/789389) goals in [24](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ben-summers/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/789389) appearances for Celtic’s B team in a variety of midfield and attacking positions. The Hoops took another step towards retaining their Scottish Premiership title with a 3-1 win over Hibs at Celtic Park. [contract](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ben-summers/profil/spieler/789389) expires at the end of the season, though, so the club may be looking to tie him down for the long run, especially following his first involvement in a first-team matchday squad.

MIKAEL Lustig has warned that locking out away fans when Celtic play Rangers will damage the world-famous fixture - and appealed to the Parkhead…

“If I need to choose, I’m against it. And they didn’t want it.” Now you see people scoring goals and waiting for a minute. You need that rivalry in Because it makes that fixture really, really good and all the people around the world are talking about that fixture. “My goal at Ibrox was obviously one of my favourite moments.

If their patience continues to be rewarded with such metronomic regularity, Celtic fans will scarcely be able to claim it as a virtue.

If they Where’s the righteousness in keeping the faith, after all, when one of life’s cast-iron guarantees seems to be a late winner — plus something extra for good measure — whenever games get tight? This is what they do.

The Hoops star has headed off for international duty with Montenegro after scoring a stunner against Hibs.

We believe in the way the manager wants us to play and wants us to do things and we believe in each other because we know we have good quality. “He likes talking to everyone, he has good English, he’s trying to come into the team and I think he’s very happy here. Haksabanovic is making the most of his minutes and he’s just happy to help rather than banging the manager’s door demanding a place in the starting line up. “We have such a big squad and we can put any player out there and they will do well. The games will be coming thick and fast but Haksabanovic just wants to make the most of his Montenegro adventure and then get back to business. He said: “They are some big games coming up but for now I’m just focusing on the national team and trying to come back with some more confidence. Haksabanovic said: “I always feel good going away, it’s a little bit of a change and the weather is mostly going to be warm there! Haksabanovic said: “They made it hard for us, they scored then they slowed the game down. “I haven’t been in one with the national team but I think it’ll be good and the atmosphere will be good. I think the atmosphere here in Celtic Park, I don’t think you can beat that.” [Haksabanovic](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/sead-haksabanovic) knows there will be plenty of spice when the Brave Falcons square up to their Balkan big brothers. It’s a mouthwatering clash between two nations who were bolted together after the breakup of the former Yugoslavia and only became separate nations in 2006.